Make it a Double

by Randall McNair

A mug of beer. A tumbler of whiskey. Relish the results of one poet’s reflections during his never-ending journey to the bottom of his glass.

When the status quo seems overwhelmingly bleak, a shooter of something strong can lift the mood. So it’s no surprise that this tome brimming with honesty is best served alongside the hair of the dog that inspired it. And down its path through darkness toward low-key revelation, this book for adult readers inspires laughter to ease the pain and peculiarities that accompany ordinary existence.

Embracing booze as his mistress and life’s absurdities as his muse, award-winning poet Randall McNair crafts a series of evocative pictures from his routine perch on a barstool. Refusing to shy away from the lows of the human condition, his blunt words cut to the heart of everyday struggles.

If you’ve ever spent time pondering existence through a bottle, the touch of blue in McNair’s paired despair and optimism will strike a chord.

Make it a Double is the humorous second volume in the Bar Poems series of gritty verse. If you have a raw love for life, naughty narratives, and creative drinking, then you’ll adore Randall McNair’s unique slant on poetry.

Buy Make it a Double to pull a pint of poems today!

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Published February 7, 2021

Reviews

[Lanette Sweeney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Silly and often sexist, these light-hearted poems left little impression on me. This might be a good gift for a drinker who loves poetry, though.

I read this book on Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

[Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book of poetry. The poems have a great flow and rhythm. The author states he write for men but being a woman I give it a go and I didn't find it difficult to read. Its actually one of the better poetry books I have read in a while. There are a few words in there that are tailored for men but I didnt find them at all derogatory. It was refreshing to actually read poetry with a bit of grit to it. There were too many poems I like to list them all. The poems have meaning and a sense of atmosphere which I found lacking in quite alot of modern poetry but here Randell produced it so well. It was a pleasure to read. Im looking forward to reading more from this poet.

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this collection. I felt like I was diving deeper into McNair's mind with each poem I read. A variety of subjects are covered, all through the lens of alcohol. An evocative read that will capture you, and you'll want to keep reading to the very end. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I have to say this definitely made me smile!